The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

cringed and looked like he wanted to be anywhere but here. His awkward state

can manage to make

groaned and sat down beside me, turning his body in a way to

not look at me any differently. I may come out a bit creepy but

My eyes drop to his hand that held my arm.

ignore that feeling and lift my gaze

I nod, reassuring him that I would not see

a crooked

photo Sophie,” His neck crawled with a fiery blush that spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help myself. I know it was creepy to just take a photo of you without your permission

to capture it. I kept that photo ever since. Bringing it along wherever I go. I’m convinced it brought me luck

looked away from me awkwardly. “Besides, I loved staring at you. It brought me comfort in jail

suddenly dry lips and stared at the side of his face. He was embarrassed to look at me, perhaps thinking I was judging him and thinking of him as a

know that knowing that I brought comfort and hope to him

see

even more.

Liking the way I was making Aiden

“I think I remember that outfit I wore. It was my birthday and someone threw the cupcake Mila made for me. I was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was lurking. Even

Aiden’s head snapped to my eyes, his cheeks redder than it was seconds ago. He looked ready to crawl into

thought your daddy was a stalker then Ash. A

see if you were okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist

to see if I was okay after

me from afar and took a picture of me.”

bully appearance baby. I couldn’t show you I was simping

all.” I shook my head in disappointment. “And I’m

cupcake.”I pouted.

cringed, scratching his chin. “I was a real jerk back then

“Is that even a question? You were the biggest one and you still

“Damm baby, ease up on this old guy

has only been a few years and you’re not even that

got off the bed. “Okay, wait here, I’ll be right back.” He said and lifted a finger